Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 goals for Jamal Crawford’s 2017-18 season

5. Bring his Vet game.

At the grand old age of 37, Jamal is no rookie of the NBA.

In fact, he ranks eighth as the current oldest player, with new Sacramento Kings signing Vince Carter topping the list at 40.

Unsurprisingly, that makes him the oldest player on the Timberwolves’ roster, five years ahead of Taj Gibson and Brandon Rush.

But Vets can score. Vets can lead.

The infamous Kobe Bryant managed to clock up 17.6 points per game in his closeout season after 20 years in the NBA, finishing 31st overall for points.

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Jamal may be dropping in his numbers – as did Kobe – but there is no reason why he cannot continue to perform to such a level where an average of 12 points per game is valuable to the Wolves.

Considering many games in the 2016-17 season came down to just three-to-seven points, an increase in numbers from another outlet could propel Tom Thibodeau’s team to more W’s.

Secure some much-needed experience from the bench, coupled with double-figure points, Crawford can definitely excel with his new team.